healthfocus FEBRUARY 2017
A HEALTHYHeart Is a HAPPY Heart Pages 2-3 Changes to Protect Your Heart
Page 4 Is Your Vision Blurry?
Page 5 Lower Your Risk for Cancer
Page 6 Exercises to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Pages 9-10 Finding A Doctor Near You
UNITY HEALTHCARE News David Miller, MD, DABPM Joins Pain Care Center Unity Healthcare is pleased to announce that David Miller, MD, DABPM joined Pain Care Center on February 13th, 2017. Dr. Miller joined the practice consisting of two physicians; Dr. Robert Bigler and Dr. Ferdinand Ramos and two nurse practitioners, Jennifer Emmert and Karen Hughes. Dr. Miller obtained his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. He completed his post-graduate year in general surgery at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Miller then completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Iowa. Dr. Miller is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Some of Dr. Miller’s professional credentials and board certifications include Fellow of Interventional Pain, FIPP and Diplomate of the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, ABIPP. He is a member of the Spine Intervention Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the World Institute of Pain, the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, the American Neuromodulation Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Pain Society, the AMA, the North American Menopause Society and the Endocrine Society. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family, hiking and biking. To schedule an appointment, please call 765.807.7988. About Pain Care Center: Pain Care Center is a Unity Healthcare Partner and located at 1345 Unity Place, Suite 355 in Lafayette, Indiana. To schedule an appointment, please call 765.807.7988.
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8Protect Your Heart Lifestyle Changes to
Heart health is something every American should be concerned about — heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, a healthy heart is often within your control. Certain risk factors for heart disease, such as age and family history, can’t be changed. But you can help limit hereditary risks as well as minimize other risk factors for heart disease with the right lifestyle choices. And there’s a big bonus: With every action you take to protect your heart, your overall health will get a boost, too. Here’s how:
Get moving.
Although it can be tempting to veg out once in awhile, being too much of a couch potato is a risk factor for heart disease. In fact, a Harvard study found that watching TV for two hours a day increased the risk of developing heart disease by 15 percent, and additional TV time further increased heart disease risk. That means step one of a heart-healthy plan is to make time for physical activity. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends being active for at least 30 minutes each day, even if you have to break it into three 10-minute sessions. Regular exercise also speeds weight loss, which is important because obesity can increase the risk for heart disease. If you need more reasons to get moving, know that exercise helps to reduce high blood pressure and stimulates good blood circulation, which benefit your heart and overall health. Wondering how to make sure you stick with a newfound activity? Enlist a friend or co-worker to take a walk with you each day during your lunch break or after you take your kids to school. A fitness buddy may be just what you need to keep your commitment to staying active.
Kick the habit.
Smoking cigarettes is tied to a number of potentially fatal health problems, including cancer, lung disease, stroke, and heart disease. Even if you have no other risk factors, smoking raises your risk of developing heart disease by two to four times, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smoking causes plaque buildup and hardened arteries, both of which make your heart work harder. If you smoke, find a way to stop, such as using smoking cessation aids or through counseling. If you’ve tried to quit before and haven’t been successful, try again — most smokers require multiple attempts to quit for good. Even if you already have health issues from smoking, quitting now can allow some parts of your body to begin to recover from the damage that’s been done. And alleviating stress on your lungs can help reduce stress on your heart.
Manage stress.
Stress causes strain on the heart, which creates a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. It's recommended that people experiencing mild to moderate stress exercise. When people start to exercise and feel the endorphins, they start to feel better both physically and mentally. Exercise has also been shown to reduce the risk of death after heart attack. In addition to exercise, a spiritual practice or meditation can help you keep stress in check. A study presented at an AHA conference found that people with heart disease who meditated had nearly 50 percent less rates of stroke, heart attack, and death compared to those who didn’t meditate.
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Maintain a healthy weight.
Weight extremes can also increase your risk for heart disease. Heart disease is the most common cause of death for people with severe anorexia, who become drastically underweight. Anorexia causes complications such as dangerous heart rhythms, low blood pressure, and imbalance of electrolytes, which are critical for maintaining a normal heartbeat. At the other extreme, obesity can increase the risk for heart disease even if you have no other risk factors. And people who are obese often have other health conditions related to inactivity, such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Maintaining a healthy weight is important to protecting your heart from damage or fatigue. When your weight is in a healthy range, your blood circulates more effectively and necessary fluid levels are managed, preventing strain on your heart.
Eat a healthy diet.
The foods you eat play a huge role in whether you gain too much weight and develop high cholesterol, both of which can increase your risk for heart disease. The quality and quantity of the types of food you put into your body are important. Look for foods that are high in nutrients but low in calories. To prevent or manage high cholesterol, steer clear of foods that are high in saturated fats — such as marbled cuts of beef, processed meats, and desserts like packaged cookies, cakes, and candies. The fat in these foods raises levels of bad cholesterol, which can lead to plaque in your arteries and cause blockage over time. Its recommended that we all follow the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which include eating more seafood. In the case of seafood, omega-3s are cardio-protective and prevent clots from forming in the arteries. Adding a wide variety of seafood to your diet will reduce your chance of developing heart disease. Its suggested that an easy way to get the recommended two to three weekly servings of healthy fish is by having one or two tuna fish sandwiches or salads for lunch, and a shrimp or salmon dinner, over the course of the week. Add a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to your menu, too. Each color represents different antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. To achieve both goals, try the so-called Mediterranean diet, which calls for plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein like fish and skinless chicken.
Manage high blood pressure.
About one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, but many aren’t aware of it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the most deceptive risk factors for heart disease because there aren’t any physical symptoms — you need to have your blood pressure checked to know if you’re in the heart-healthy range. Luckily, this is a quick and easy test. Left untreated, high blood pressure can cause damage to arteries and organs like the heart. The force of high blood pressure creates tears in the artery walls, which form scar tissue. The scar tissue becomes a trap for plaque buildup and also creates an increased likelihood for blood clots, and both of those can lead to heart disease. The good news is that high blood pressure can be managed. If your blood pressure is too high, talk with your doctor to create a treatment plan to help protect your heart.
Manage high cholesterol.
About one in every six American adults has high cholesterol, which increases the risk for heart disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the "bad" cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the "good" cholesterol. Too much bad cholesterol and not enough good cholesterol can result in plaque building up on the walls of arteries. Over time, arteries harden and become narrower, which can lead to heart disease. Blood flow becomes restricted, which can then lead to heart attack or stroke. If diet and exercise aren’t enough to control your high cholesterol, your doctor can outline a plan that includes medication. Like high blood pressure, high cholesterol doesn’t have symptoms; A simple blood test will reveal your levels.
Control diabetes.
Another serious health problem, diabetes affects more than 8 percent of Americans. Diabetes is an example of how one health condition can start a chain reaction of other medical issues, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. As these conditions develop, so does the risk for heart disease. More than 65 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Managing diabetes is important not only for heart health, but also for good health in general. Work with your doctor to come up with a treatment plan that can help keep you on the right track. Managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and a healthy weight must all be important parts of the plan because each factor becomes interrelated once you have diabetes. Regardless of where you’re at in terms of heart health, you can begin making improvements by implementing lifestyle changes that will protect your heart going forward. Call a friend and plan that daily walk time, write a healthy list for your next grocery visit, and schedule an appointment with your doctor for a physical exam to make sure your cholesterol and blood pressure numbers are where they need to be. Simple steps like these can make a big impact on your heart and overall health. For more information on finding a Primary Care or Internal Medicine Physician, please turn to page 9 and look under: Family Medicine Internal Medicine
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Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/heart-disease-risk/lifestyle-changes-protect-heart/
Is Your Vision
BLURRY?
FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL AMD AND LOW VISION AWARENESS MONTH! Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for individuals age 50 and older. Macular degeneration is a progressive, usually painless disease that affects the macula, the spot on the retina at the back of the eye responsible for central vision, causing central vision to blur, but leaving peripheral vision intact. In its earliest stages, AMD can be difficult to diagnose. In some cases, AMD progresses so slowly that many do not notice a change in their vision. In other cases, the deterioration is very rapid and can appear to happen overnight. There are two forms of AMD: wet and dry. It is possible to experience both forms at the same time, in one or both eyes. There are several risks factors for AMD in two categories:
RISK FACTORS YOU CANNOT CONTROL:
• Age: AMD signs are present in about 14 percent of people under 64, 20 percent from 65 to 75 and up to 37 percent of people over 75. • Gender: AMD is more common in women than men. • Race: AMD is more common in Caucasians than other races. This may be partially due to light eye color. • Severe Farsightedness: Extreme farsightedness (hyperopia) is not common and is related to a severe distortion of the shape of the eye. • AMD in one eye: If you already have AMD in one eye, you have a high chance of developing it in the other eye. • Genetics: Learn about your family health history. If others in your family have AMD, you'll have a greater risk of developing it.
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL:
• Smoking: Tobacco appears to interfere with the absorption of lutein, an important antioxidant that protects the retina from damaging UV light. It also results in constricted blood vessels which decreases the amount of oxygen that can be delivered to the eye. • High Blood Pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage the many blood vessels in the eye.
• Exposure to Sunlight: Ultraviolet light can damage your retina and increase your chances of developing AMD. It can also speed up its development. So it is very important to protect your eyes when outdoors. Wear a hat and invest in good, high quality sunglasses that screen for 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays. • Diet and Exercise: A balanced diet including green leafy vegetables are especially important. A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise in conjunction with a healthy diet will contribute to good eye health.
SEE YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL FOR AN EVALUATION IF YOU EXPERIENCE THESE SYMPTOMS OF AMD: • Straight lines appear wavy. • Difficulty seeing at a distance. • Decreased ability to distinguish colors. • Inability to see details, such as faces or words in a book. • Dark or empty spots block the center of your vision.
WHAT IS LOW VISION? From the National Institutes of Health Senior Health Pages, we get a clear definition. People with low vision find everyday tasks difficult to do - even with the aid of regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking, seeing the TV and writing can seem challenging. Their eye care physician has advised them that there isn't much that can be done to improve their vision. There are several things a person with low vision can do to help with activities of daily living. Print this tip sheet from Prevent Blindness America for ideas on how to manage with low vision. And more tips from SmartSight™ of The American Academy of Ophthalmology.
For more information, please contact: Burgett Kresovsky Eye Care - 765.446.5130 Jason Burgett, M.D. Seth Kresovsky, M.D. Magnante Eye Care - 765.449.7564 David Magnante, M.D. Source: https://www.hap.org/health/topic/lowvisionmonth.php
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Steps to Help Lower Your Risk for
CANCER
Cancer is often unpredictable, but there are things everyone can do to help reduce their cancer risk or improve their chances of beating the disease if they do get it. What’s more, some of those same behaviors can also help lower your risk for other serious diseases, and boost your odds of living a longer, healthier life.
Get Regular Cancer Screening Tests
Regular screening tests can catch some cancers early, when they’re small, have not spread, and are easier to treat. With cervical and colon cancers, these tests can even prevent cancer from developing in the first place. Talk with your doctor about the tests for breast, cervical, colon, lung, and prostate cancers.
Get to and Stay At a Healthy Weight
Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for many cancers, including breast, colon, endometrium, kidney, esophagus, and pancreatic cancer. You can control your weight through regular exercise and healthy eating.
Exercise Regularly
Physical activity has been shown to lower the risk of several types of cancer, including breast, endometrium, prostate, and colon cancer. It also reduces the risk of other serious diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. • Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity (equal to a brisk walk) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (makes your heartbeat and breathing faster, and makes you sweat) each week, preferably spread throughout the week. • Kids should get at least 1 hour of moderate or vigorous intensity activity each day, with vigorous activity at least 3 days each week.
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Source: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/6-steps-to-helplower-your-cancer-risk.html
Eat a Healthy Diet
Studies show that eating a lot of different vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and fish or poultry is linked with a lower risk of developing certain cancers. On the other hand, eating more processed and red meat is linked with a higher risk of developing certain cancers. The American Cancer Society recommends: • Eating at least 2½ cups of vegetables and fruits each day. • Eating less red meat (beef, pork, and lamb) and less processed meat (bacon, sausage, luncheon meats, and hot dogs). • Choosing breads, pastas, and cereals made from whole grains instead of refined grains, and brown rice instead of white. • Eating fewer sweets.
Avoid Tobacco.
Tobacco use in the US is responsible for nearly 1 out of every 5 deaths – about 480,000 early deaths each year. About 80% of lung cancer deaths and 30% of all cancer deaths are caused by tobacco use. If you don’t use tobacco products, don’t start. If you do, quit.
Limit Alcohol
Research has shown that alcohol can increase your risk for certain kinds of cancer, including breast, mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, liver, colon and rectal cancer. The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk. • Men should have no more than 2 drinks a day and women no more than 1. • One drink is equal to about 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.
For more information, please contact: Horizon Oncology Center - 765.446.5111 Wael Harb, M.D. Ajita Narayan, M.D. Lafayette Cancer Care - 765.446.5050 Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D.
Exercises to keep your
HEART HEALTHY
Take a Swim Swimming is one of the best aerobic exercises around and the third-most popular sports activity in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two and a half hours of swimming per week will give you all the aerobic heart health benefits you need. Another advantage of this exercise routine is that swimming puts less stress on your bones and joints. That can be especially beneficial if you’re starting out a little overweight or have a joint condition such as arthritis.
Dance to Your Heart's Content
For optimum heart health, the American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise on most days of the week. If you can't get in 30 minutes all at once, you can divide your exercise routine into 10 or 15 minute segments. Aerobic exercise improves heart and lung fitness and can impact many of the risk factors for heart disease," says Deb Sampson, RN, BC, clinical coordinator for cardiac rehabilitation at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Walk It Out for Heart Health Number one on the top 10 for aerobic exercise is walking. Walking is enjoyable, safe, inexpensive, and easy to fit into almost anyone's busy day. You can get in walking time by walking to work, walking to the grocery store, and walking around your neighborhood. Aerobic exercises are those that use large muscles in a continuous, rhythmical manner over time, and walking is a great example of that, says Sampson.
Exercise at Home by Climbing Stairs To get the maximum heart health benefit from any aerobic exercise, aim to reach between 50 and 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. Climbing stairs is an easy way to get into that target range, whether you do it at home or at the gym on a stair machine. To find your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. If you don’t want to stop to count heartbeats, you can assume that you’re in your target rate if you can carry on a conversation while exercising without being too out of breath.
Go for a Bike Ride The pumping motion of the large muscles in your legs is a great aerobic exercise for your heart. Either a road bike or a stationary bike will work for this exercise routine. Pedaling at home on a stationary bike can get you on the road to heart health when it’s too cold or too wet to cycle outside. The position of the seat and pedals are important to prevent injury when biking, so make sure your bike is properly adjusted for your body.
Dancing your way to heart health makes for a rhythmic and aerobic exercise routine. All you need is good footwear, some space, and music that motivates you. A good aerobic beat is about 120 to 135 beats per minute. Dancing can range from high impact to low impact depending on your ability and preference, and you can dance with others in a class such as Zumba or exercise at home by yourself.
Chill Out With Tai Chi According to a recent survey from the National Institutes of Health, 2.3 million adults in America used tai chi as a low impact aerobic exercise routine in the prior year. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise based on the martial arts. It uses slow rhythmic body movements combined with deep breathing and concentration, which is why it’s also called a "moving meditation." This exercise routine is great for both mind and body, including heart health.
Make a Splash With Water Aerobics Like swimming, water aerobics offers the heart-health benefits of a good aerobic exercise workout without causing as much stress on the joints as other exercise routines might. If you have conditions such as arthritis, knee pain, or are overweight, water aerobics may be the perfect exercise for you. Water exercises have been shown to improve the use of joints in people with arthritis without worsening symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Other Great Benefits of Aerobic Exercise It’s hard to find any other lifestyle habit that offers as many benefits as aerobic exercise. “Regular aerobic exercise helps control blood pressure, reduces stress and depression, improves cholesterol levels, helps weight loss and maintenance, decreases diabetic blood sugars, increases muscle and bone strength, and helps prevent blood clots,” says Sampson. Pick an aerobic exercise you can enjoy and stick with, and you’ll reap the benefits in more ways than you can imagine. Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health-pictures/ great-heart-friendly-exercises.aspx#11
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Healthy Recipes
Asparagus, Pancetta & Potato Hash 4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 hours | Total Time: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS: • 2 oz diced pancetta • 16 oz Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into a ½-inch dice • 1 large shallot, chopped • ½ pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces • 4 large eggs • Kosher salt and pepper to taste • Cooking spray DIRECTIONS: • Heat a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray, add the pancetta and cook until golden; about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, set aside on paper towels leaving the oil in the skillet. • Add the potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and leave without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Turn, add the shallots and cook until the potatoes are golden brown, and shallots are caramelized, stirring about 2 to 3 minutes. • Add the asparagus, cover the skillet with lid or foil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender crisp. Remove the lid, taste for salt and adjust if needed. Return pancetta to the skillet. • Meanwhile, cook the eggs as desired. Serve right away topped with egg. NUTRITION Per serving : 217 Calories; 9 g Fat; 22 g Carbohydrates; 12 g Protein Source: http://www.skinnytaste.com/asparagus-pancetta-potato-hash/
Cranberry Tuna Salad on Apple Slices 1 serving | Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: • 1 tbsp. mayonnaise (Greek yogurt would also work) • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar • ⅛ tsp. salt • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper • 1 (5 oz.) can tuna packed in water, well drained • 2 tbsp. dried cranberries • 1 medium sweet apple (pink lady, honey crisp, etc.) DIRECTIONS: • In a small bowl, add the mayo, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. • Add the drained tuna and cranberries to the bowl. Mix to combine. • Slice around the apple core to make about 6 sturdy apple slices. • Spoon the tuna salad onto the apple slices. NUTRITION Per serving: 361 Calories; 12.1 g Fat; 37.6 g Carbohydrates; 26.5 g Protein Source: http://www.thewholesomedish.com/cranberry-tuna-salad-on-apple-slices/
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Choosing A Primary Care Physician - The Smart Way Choosing a new physician can be a difficult task. Asking for recommendations is a good way to start, but ultimately you will have to decide which physician is best suited to your individual needs and situation. It is important to establish a relationship with a primary care physician (PCP), especially before you ever get sick. Primary care doctors should be the first line of defense in protecting your health, but millions of Americans don’t have a PCP. Even patients who regularly visit specialists don’t always have a PCP, leaving them unprepared when the flu or an infection strikes. Everyone gets sick at some point, so selecting a PCP ahead of time means you don’t have to scramble around when you need medical care.
Allergy & Asthma
Gastroenterology
Ketan Sheth, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5040 | FX: 765.446.5041
Krishna Gannamaneni, M.D. 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2787 | FX: 765.807.2786
Lafayette Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Lafayette Gastroenterology
Barbara Conard, M.D. J. Joseph Farrell, M.D. David Gray, M.D. Robert Lempke, M.D. Cynthia Meyer, M.D. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000
General Surgery
Lafayette Anesthesiologists
Ravish Mahajan, M.D. 5 Executive Drive, Suite B1 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.0531 | FX: 765.807.0534
Lafayette Surgical Clinic
Innovative Hearing Solutions
John Francis, M.D. Jerry Jefson, M.D. Nathan Huber, M.D. Gerritt Smith, M.D. Thomas Summer, M.D. Eben True, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 235 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5065 | FX: 765.446.5170
Family Medicine
Immediate Care / Lab
3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905
Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.1362 | FX: 765.446.1007
Audiology
Judy Marquess-Lara, Au.D. 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.250.3279
Here are some questions and answers that can help you select a PCP who understands your particular needs. What information should I find out about the doctor? It may help to ask the doctor’s office these questions: • At which hospitals does the doctor have privileges? • How long does it take to get in to see the doctor for a routine visit and for urgently needed care? • Who covers for the doctor when the need arises? • Is the doctor board certified? (This means he or she has had training after medical school and has passed an exam to be certified as a specialist in a certain field.)
Clinic of Family Medicine
What information should I bring to my appointment? It is important to provide your doctor with the following: • Your health history. • A list of medications you’re taking. • Any vitamins or supplements you take. • A description of any current health problems you’re having. If you have symptoms, the doctor will want to know when they first appeared and how often. • A list of questions. Ask your doctor to explain any answers you don’t understand.
Gannamaneni Gastroenterology
Anesthesiology
Diane Begley, M.D.
What personal qualities should I look for in a doctor? Find a doctor who listens carefully, explains things clearly, anticipates your health problems and allows you to ask questions.
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Find A Doctor...Near You.
PH: 765.446.5161 | FX: 765.446.5160 Robert E. Darnaby, M.D. 1103 East Grace Street Rensselaer, IN 47978 PH: 219.866.4135 | FX: 219.866.0803
Estep Family Medicine
Duane Estep, M.D. Wanda Estep, M.D. 3774 Bayley Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.8200 | FX: 765.807.8199
Flora Family Medicine
Jordan Dutter, M.D. 203 North Division Street Flora, IN 46929 PH: 574.967.4523 | FX: 574.967.4994
Pickerill, Adler, Reed & Williams Family Medicine Jeremy Adler, M.D. Casey Pickerill, M.D. Darren Reed, D.O. Mark Williams, M.D. 2525 South Street Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.807.2320 | FX: 765.807.2330
Southside Family Practice
John Cusack, M.D. Shadi Resheidat, M.D. 3554 Promenade Parkway, Suite F Lafayette, IN 47909 PH: 765.471.9146 | FX: 765.477.0277
Unity Immediate Care Center
Internal Medicine Abramovitz Internal Medicine
Ruth Abramovitz, M.D. 500 West Navajo Street West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.742.6774 | FX: 765.742.6914
Gagan Chadha, M.D.
166 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.497.2428 | FX: 765.497.4251
Gary Prah, M.D.
1318 Main Street Lafayette, IN 47901 PH: 765.742.5254 | FX: 765.742.4991
West Lafayette Internal Medicine Carlos Gambirazio, M.D. 152 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.423.6556 | FX: 765.423.6024
Medical Oncology / Hematology Horizon Oncology Center
Wael Harb, M.D. Ajita Narayan, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 345 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5111 | FX: 765.838.5119
Lafayette Cancer Care
Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 135 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5050 | FX: 765.446.5119
Nephrology
Lafayette Kidney Care
Sudha Rani. M.D. Paul Shin, M.D. 114 Executive Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5185 | FX: 765.446.5186
Outpatient Physical / Occupational Therapy Lafayette Rehabilitation Services 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.5552 | FX: 765.449.1054
Neurology
3451 Wyndham Way, Suite D West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.446.5250
Khaled Hammoud, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5220 | FX: 765.446.5221
Miracles Rehabilitation Lafayette / West Lafayette
Lafayette Neurology
Occupational Medicine Regional Occupational Care Center Jamie Kondelis, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.2450 | FX: 765.446.1083
Ophthalmology
Burgett Kresovsky Eye Care
Jason Burgett, M.D. Seth Kresovsky, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 245 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5130 | FX: 765.446.5131
Magnante Eye Care
David Magnante, M.D. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.7564 | FX: 765.807.7943
3806 Amelia Avenue Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2773 | FX: 765.807.2774 257 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.463.2200 | FX: 765.463.3625
750 Park East Boulevard, Unit #4 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.4700 1256 S. Jackson Street Frankfort, IN 46041 PH: 765.659.1843 | FX: 765.654.5380
Outpatient Surgical Center
Psychology
1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000 | FX: 765.446.5011
Patricia Moisan-Thomas, Ph.D. Norman Phillion, Ph.D. 2020 Union Street, Suite 101 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.8286 | FX: 765.449.0445
Unity Surgical Center
Pain Management Pain Care Center
Robert Bigler, M.D. Ferdinand Ramos, M.D. David Miller, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 355 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.7988 | FX: 765.807.7989
Orthopaedics
Pediatrics
John T. Bauman, M.D. Daniel J. Daluga, M.D. Robert J. Hagen, M.D. Michael E. Highhouse, M.D. Michael D. Krauss, M.D. Mark C. Page, M.D. Peter J. Torok, M.D. Joel A. Virkler, D.O. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 120 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4165 | FX: 765.447.4168
Ann Jonkman, M.D. Jewel Marino, M.D. Dana Stewart, M.D. Anna Wildermuth, M.D. 3774 Bayley Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.8180 | FX: 765.807.8181
Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopaedics Spinal Surgery Indiana Spine Center
John Gorup, M.D. Mario Brkaric, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5210 | FX: 765.446.5211
Otolaryngology
Ear Nose & Throat of Lafayette Samuel Davis, III, M.D. 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2784 | FX: 765.807.2786
Christopher Moon, D.P.M.
Preferred Pediatrics of Lafayette
Plastic Surgery Lai Plastic Surgery
Khoa Lai, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 210 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5432 | FX: 765.446.5431
Podiatry
Family Foot Clinic
Nicholas Costidakis, D.P.M. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4776 | FX: 765.447.4809
Greater Lafayette Foot Care
Katherine Cummins, D.P.M. William Oliver III, D.P.M. David Sullivan, D.P.M. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 225 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.2436 | FX: 765.449.1817
Sycamore Associates
Radiation Oncology Lafayette Radiation Oncology
Mark Lobo, M.D. Mary Margaret Rhees, M.D. Bedatri Sinha, M.D. Faith, Hope & Love Cancer Center 1425 Unity Place Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.7460 | FX: 765.447.8396
Radiology Unity Radiology
John Fiederlein, M.D. Kent Lancaster, M.D. Peter Simmons, M.D. InnerVision Advanced Medical Imaging 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 130 Lafayette, IN 47905 3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 InnerVision West 3482 McClure Avenue, Suite 100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.447.7447 | FX: 765.447.1767
Urology
Lafayette Clinic of Urology
Richard Selo, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 110 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.9308 | FX: 765.447.2387
Urology of Lafayette
Stephen Beck, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 110A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5120 | FX: 765.446.5121
Hoover Foot Clinic
James Hoover, D.P.M. 2020 Union Street, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.447.7644 | FX: 765.448.9009
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Unity Immediate Care Center No Appointment Necessary
When you, your family or employee needs immediate medical attention, you want quality care that’s close to home. That’s why Unity Immediate Care Center is open daily, to get you the care you deserve. Our experienced physicians see patients on a walk-in basis when your primary care physician may not be available. The Unity Immediate Care Center provides prompt medical attention for many of your health care needs while bridging the gap between your primary care physician and the emergency room. Some of the many advantages of using the Unity Immediate Care Center include: • Extended hours. • No appointments are necessary. • Walk-ins are always welcome. • Less costly than most emergency room visits. • Convenient and easy access. • Patient-friendly environment. • Less intrusive than a hospital emergency room environment.
No Appointment Needed. Open 8AM to 8PM 7 days a week, except Holidays.
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